I'm so sorry honey You know I didn't mean I know that's what it I looked like But it's not what it seems You know I love you baby I won't do you no wrong Here's a box of roses I'll be home before long
Red, red roses! I bought them for you
She stands behind her man Obedient and broke Ignores his prolonged stares All his firtatious jokes The way he looks at them She very seldom sees But keeps her place behind him Fulfills his every need You know I love you baby I won't do you no wrong Here's a box of roses I'll be home before long
Red, red roses! I bought them for you
Not even a message A text or call to say He was never coming For their important date Two days later Another lame excuse But she took it Just to keep him Though his heart was somewhere else